The Wall Street Journal is seeking a deputy bureau chief to help shape and shepherd our legal coverage.You’ll lead reporters as they develop must-read stories about the most consequential legal issues in the country, bringing law dramas to life to reveal both the people and the powers at stake. You’ll work closely with some of the Wall Street Journal’s top reporters in both Washington and New York, helping them conceptualize big impactful stories and elevate breaking news with unique angles. This editor can work on stories one day that are groundbreaking and have the world’s attention, only to pivot the following day to something that is more fun and whimsical. The legal beat has a never-ending supply of dramas, and we want to elevate them to the highest level.The ideal candidate is equally comfortable handling breaking news, editing ambitious long-form features and coaching reporters to produce their best work.You have:
Impeccable judgment and the ability to exercise it under intense deadline pressure.
Sharp writing and editing skills alongside a deep appreciation for the craft of reporting.
A keen sense of the Journal’s audience – both present and future – and a demonstrated ability to help reporters craft appealing features.
A track record of capably handling breaking news on deadline.
A strong desire to work across coverage areas to produce top-notch journalism.
Requirements:
4 to 7 years experience running coverage of a relevant topic. Experienced reporters also are encouraged to apply.
An aptitude and willingness to use digital-publishing tools to produce engaging journalism across the Journal’s publishing platforms.
A deep understanding of the ins and outs of the U.S. legal system and the inner workings of the Supreme Court, the Justice Department and the judicial branch more broadly.
This position is based in New York or Washington.To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how you would approach the job. Please contact recruiting@wsj.com if you have questions.Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJJob Category: Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Non-Union rolePay Range: $150,000 - $170,000We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforceSince 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.Req ID: 44640
